This year we are celebrating 60 years of Community Action! Six decades ago, the signing of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 laid the foundation for a nationwide movement dedicated to fighting poverty and empowering communities.
We are honoring this significant milestone by providing 60 ways you can support Community Action throughout the year! From supporting CAP Utah, one of our network partners in your area, or other valued partners, find 1-60 ways you can join the fight to end poverty in Utah this year!
60 Ways to Support Community Action Agencies this year
- Commit to ending poverty in Utah, specifically in your community
- Learn about the issues of poverty in your community and the CAP's efforts to combat them
- Learn about the Community Action Partnership’s history
- Read our FY23 CSBG report
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Donate to CAP Utah
- Join our board of directors
- Become a CAP Utah sponsor!
- Request a CAP Utah Poverty Simulation
- Volunteer at a CAP Utah Poverty Simulation
- Join CAP Utah’s Formerly Homeless Board
- Find your local CAA
- Donate to your local community action agencies
- Sign up for your local CAA’s newsletter
- Write thank you notes to your local CAA
- Volunteer for tax preparation services and help low-income families prepare their taxes through VITA programs
- Donate to the Utah Diaper Distribution Demonstration Research Project
- Advocate for Policy Change: Support legislative efforts that aim to reduce poverty and support families in need
- Spread awareness by using your social media platforms to share information about CAP Utah and its mission
- Attend events that raise awareness about poverty
- Participate in community surveys to help CAP Utah and its partners gather data to better serve communities
- Increase your understanding of poverty and community needs by attending educational events
- Donate to Back-to-School Drives in your local areas
- Help organize or contribute to food drives to your local pantry
- Participate in or help organize fundraising events for CAP Utah or its partners
- Volunteer or donate to Utah Head Start programs that provide early childhood education
- Provide essential supplies to programs supporting families, such as diapers, school supplies, or winter clothing
- Participate in energy assistance programs to support or donate to programs that help families manage their energy bills
- Contribute to funds that help families in crisis situations
- Help bridge the digital divide by supporting programs that provide technology access and education
- Support mental health initiatives by volunteering or donating to mental health programs
- Donate or volunteer for holiday gift programs
Celebrate Community Action Month! Participate in and promote May as Community Action Month to raise awareness about the impact of CAP Utah and its network agencies.
Ways to help at Community Action Services and Food Bank
- Make a Circles Meal Donation
- Participate in a Daytime Food Bank Groups
- Participate in a Food Bank Activity Night
- Volunteer in their Community Gardens
- Be a part of Circle Allies
- Help with Circles Children’s Program Guides
Host a Food/Fund Drive
Ways to help at Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership
- Volunteer, donate or sponsor OWCAP here
Volunteer as a family, individual or group at Open Doors here
Ways to help at Six County Association of Governments
- Join the RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)
- Become a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteer
- Join the CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
Become a Foster Grandparent with the FGP (Foster Grandparent Program)
Ways to Help Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments
- Become A Volunteer
- Apply to be a Circles Ally
Donate food to the food bank
Ways to Help Uintah Basin Association of Governments
- Become a foster grandparent
- Join their Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
- Volunteer or donate at the Food Pantry
- Emergency Management volunteer
- Medical Appointment Driver
Light Meal Preparer
Ways to help at Utah Community Action
- Volunteer in their Head Start classrooms
- Volunteer in their central kitchen
- Help with their summer dinner program
Donate and volunteer during the holidays through their Stuff-a-Tummy and Chimney Drop programs
Ways to help at Five County Association of Governments
- Donate to Five County’s Community Action Program
